Japanese New Year Traditions: Mochi
Each year, one of the traditions of the Japanese New Year is to pound rice into a fine flour, mochi. …
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Japanese Culture: Omiyage
The Japanese word “omiyage” translates roughly to souvenir or gift. Omiyage is an item that is traditionally given as a …
Japanese Traditions: Daruma
Have you ever come across the above figurine and wondered why or why not it typically has one eye on …
Japanese Traditions: Sumo Basics
Sumo is the official sport of Japan and one of the most ancient. For those in the West, the word …
Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Japanese tea ceremony is absolutely something you may want to consider experiencing for yourself. Called sado in Japanese, it …
Different Types of Kimono: Part 2
Hikizuri Kimono Have you seen the film “Memoirs of Geisha”? If you have, odds are that you have seen how …
Different Types of Kimonos Part 1
Hello All! I apologize for not updating lately. It just didn’t feel right to me with all that has been …
Japanese Festivals: Tanabata
Held on July 7th every year, Tanabata is better known as the Star Festival. Odds are that you have probably …